British Book of the Year

The Specsavers National Book Awards, or simply National Book Awards — previously known as the Galaxy National Book Awards (2010–11); British Book Awards or Nibbies (1990–2009) — is a British literary award for the best UK writers and their works, as selected by an academy of members from the British book publishing industry. As of 2012–13, the awards are organised and governed by Agile Marketing and sponsored by Specsavers, among others.

The shortlists are created by around 50 individuals from the National Book Awards Academy, who are drawn from retailer chain buyers, independent booksellers, wholesalers and trade press columnists. Winners are then chosen by the entire 750-strong National Book Awards Academy by way of vote. Each member gets one vote per category and the most votes wins. The criteria for a winning book is primarily the appeal, profile and sales impact of the title concerned.

From 2010–11, the headline sponsor was Galaxy. Prior to 2010, it was known as the British Book Awards and was promoted by the UK publishing industry trade journal Publishing News. It was also known as the Nibbies because of the golden nib-shaped trophy given to winners.

The latest National Book Awards were generally announced or presented 26 November 2014 at the Foreign Office. Four weeks later, Jessie Burton's debut novel The Miniaturist was named 2014 Book of the Year, or "Britain's favourite book".

Starting in 2010, the Best was chosen by the public via open internet vote from among one of the winning books in the other categories. Prior to 2010 the Best was a unique winner.

Previously called the Lifetime Achievement Award (1993–2009). Renamed to Outstanding Achievement Award in 2010.

Previously called Author of the Year. Renamed to UK Author of the Year in 2010.

Previously called British Children's Book of the Year. Renamed to Children's Book of the Year in 2010.

Previously called the Newcomer of the Year. Name changed to New Writer of the Year in 2010.

Previously called Biography of the Year. Name changed to Biography/Autobiography of the Year in 2010.

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